Violet Nails for the #31DC2016Weekly

For this week's prompt, Violet, I have some super easy nail art to share. I have seen this type of manicure done numerous times on Instagram, so I can't really give credit to one person for inventing it. In fact, I may have done a manicure like this previously, but I just can't remember when. All you need for this easy look is a fan brush. In fact, you could probably get this same effect with no special brush at all. But I used a fan brush that I got some the art supply store, Michael's.

First, I started with my favorite white base, OPI "My Boyfriend Scales Walls". It is not a stark white and has a little hint of grey to it. Once that dried, I put down globs of two purple shades from P2 Cosmetics onto my Uber Mat. I then tipped the tip of my fan brush into each shade and lightly brushed it on the nail. I started at the edge near my skin and then dragged it towards the midline. I repeated those steps with both colors 2-3 times until I got the effect I liked.

The two purple polishes I used were from P2 Cosmetics which is a German drug store brand. I am ever so grateful for my dear friend Lotte for sending me these polishes as I am just in love with the formulas. The dark indigo violet is "Royal Beauty" and the periwinkle lavender is "Lovely Daughter". They are both from the Volume Gloss line.

There was a little bit of clean up needed. I should have used a latex barrier but I forgot. It would have made it go much more quickly. I topped this look off with a glossy top coat and a matte top coat. I think I like the glossy the best, but I pretty much love all matte nails all the time. :)

I really enjoyed how easy this nail art was and how cool the results were. In some lights, this looks more like a blue mani but it is purple, I swear. Be sure to check out all of the other lovely nail artists joining in on this challenge. You can find them easily by scanning the #31DC2016Weekly tag on your favorite social media platform: Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, If you want to join in on the fun, please do! There is plenty of time to catch up, this will not end until October 1st!